The Paper Mill Playhouse production of Victor/Victoria starring Robert Cuccioli, Judy McLane, Tara O'Brien and Lee Roy Reams, opens Nov. 1. The show will run through Dec. 10 at New Jersey's State Theatre.

Tara O'Brien, Robert Cuccioli, Judy McLane and Lee Roy Reams at a Victor/Victoria rehearsal.
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Blake Edwards’ musical, Victor/Victoria, is based on the 1982 movie musical of the same name and had a run on Broadway starring Julie Andrews. As reported earlier, the show will be directed by Mark S. Hoebee and choreographed by Arte Phillips.

Robert Cuccioli appeared on Broadway in Jekyll and Hyde where he received Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards as well as a Tony nomination for his work in the starring role. Cuccioli has a history with Paper Mill, having starred there in Oklahoma!, 1776, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rhythm Ranch and Lend Me a Tenor. Judy McLane's history at Paper Mill includes Chess where she played Florence, a role she had understudied on Broadway. She also played Eva Peron in the theatre's 1996 production of Evita, Nancy in Oliver!, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha and Luisa in Nine. McLane has also done numerous one-night concerts, benefits and galas at Paper Mill as well.

In addition to Cuccioli and McLane, Victor/Victoria will star Lee Roy Reams as Toddy and Tara O'Brien as Norma Cassidy.

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